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Babygoes2 recommends properties which are suitable for babies or toddlers for a variety of reasons (go to first stop). None of these properties however is 100% child-safe. All of the property descriptions are the opinion of BabyGoes2 and not the individual property owner or tour operator. Prices, while as accurate as possible, are for guidance only. Check late deals and members offers for any price reductions or offers.
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La Vendange Family Gites |
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La Vendange Family Gites www.lavendange.com |
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central Nie Valley, near St. Jean D’Angely, (Napoleonic era former farm on the edge of the historic village of Gibourne). Nearest Supermarkets and child friendly restaurants 10 mins drive and the local boulangerie makes daily deliveries to the property. |
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Choice of four three bedroom stone cottages. Virtually all of our guests are families with young children (av. age 2.7 out of school holidays in 2007). Children’s safety and security are our top priorities. We live nearby and have young children of our own.
All our cottages are clean and comfortable with Four Poster beds in master bedroom, well equipped kitchens and private outdoor areas with dining furniture and BBQ. |
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- Cots with mosquito nets
- High chairs or booster seats
- Stair gates
- Toy boxes (mixed ages 0-8)
- Book boxes (mixed ages 0-8)
- CD/MP3/SD Player with selection of children’s music and stories
- Front loading washing machine
- Automatic Dishwasher
- Microwave oven
- Full gas oven, hob.
- Fridge freezer
- Plastic plates, bowels, cups, cutlery, etc.
- Non-slip bath mat
- Bathroom step
Available FOC on request
- Potty
- Waterproof sheets
- Pushchair
- Baby back pack
- Baby bath
- Baby monitor
- Play enclosure
- Play rugs
- Food blender
- Bikes with baby or toddler seat
Available for small additional charge
- TV/DVD player + kids DVD library ( access to 60+ titles mixed ages )
- Babysitting Service (either Sarah or our gardener, Helen – both very experienced)!
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- Quiet, safe environment well away from busy roads
- Toys, games and books in all gites
- Lovely big, fully enclosed garden and playground in full view of all gites
- Two sets of swings incl. baby swing
- Large wooden Wendy house with slide
- Large covered sandpit with buckets, spades etc.
- Safety enclosed 10 foot Orbounder Trampoline
- Barn with table tennis and table football
- Young chickens and quail to feed ( +free eggs for all guests ) !
- Large enclosed pool area with inflatable pool toys supplied
- Climbing ropes and ladders
- Separate field for cricket/football matches.
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Regular Flights from London Gatwick, London Stanstead, Machester, Birmingham, Bristol, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Leeds and Southampton to La Rochelle ( 1hr drive from La Vendange ). Ferry Ports/Eurotunnel : 4hrs from St. Malo, 7hrs from Calais. www.lavendange.com/gettingthere.html for details. |
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Prices: Mid season (May, June, Sept) from £295 - Peak season (July, Aug) from £525. www.lavendange.com/availability.html for details |
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Richard Dale and Sarah Cameron. Tel (0033) 5 46 33 96 23. email: lavendange@yahoo.com |
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La Grange du Moulin |
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La Grange du Moulin
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Six Family Friendly cottages sleeping 4, 6 and 8 people in two, three and four bedrooms |
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Chris and Wendy have found the perfect spot for their Family friendly gites. They are set on the edge of the rural hamlet of Courgeon, near St Jean d’Angely in the Charente Maritime, the heart of Cognac country. Within easy reach of the Atlantic beaches from La Rochelle to Royan yet also centrally located for all places of interest in this beautiful region of SW France. |
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- Spacious and comfortable: whichever cottage you choose, the proper bedrooms will have comfortable beds (no bed settees or bunks on landings !) a full bathroom with bath, shower facility, toilet and sink with excellent water pressure and loads of hot water. They all have enough lounge and dining seating to accommodate everyone.
- Well equipped with everything you'll need for a self catering family holiday. All the cottages have 4 ring gas hob, oven, grill, refrigerator, microwave and all the crockery and cutlery needed; some cottages have dishwasher, dvd, fridge/freezer and drinks fridge too.
- Choice of cottages to suit your budget and your tastes
- Family Friendly accommodation. We have furnished our cottages comfortably but have avoided expensive knick knacks and antiques so that you can relax and let your children play happily
- Relaxing environment, surrounded by open countryside with vines and sunflowers in all directions, the cottages offer a truly French gite experience. They have original oak beams, thick exposed stone walls and cool tiled floors yet offer all the conveniences of home. Lie under the apple tree reading a book picked from our library, sit on your terrace watching the children make new friends whilst you sip a chilled glass of the local Pineau or take a stroll around the quiet country lanes, through the woods and hamlets and practice your French with the locals. Experience the real France.
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Safe, Peaceful and child friendly rural environment, Large garden with swings and slide, Sandpit, Enclosed Swimming pool, Heated toddler pool, Games room, Table tennis, Laundry room with washing machines and dryer – free to use, Off road private parking, individual and communal barbecues.
Wine Tastings: a haven for Francophiles, Chris and Wendy not only offer professional wine tastings (Chris was in the Wine business in his previous life) but also family vine walks, guided visits to a local winery, moules and oyster evenings and barbecue evenings, because if it’s a family holiday them Mum and Dad want to enjoy themselves too ! |
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Chris and Wendy have 2 young children of their own, they have also been letting out cottages to families with toddlers and children of all ages at La Grange du Moulin since 1996 so have experience of what children of all ages enjoy and what makes their parents holidays enjoyable too.
They Welcome families with children of all ages.That means there will be other like minded families with children, all wanting an enjoyable relaxing stay where there are other children for theirs to play with. If your children are entertained then it usually means you'll be able to relax that bit more.
Large garden has a sandpit, swings and slide. These are set on an impact absorbing wood chip surface (just in case). There is plenty of space to play boules or ball. There are numerous large trees around the garden creating plenty of shade and also lots of super hiding places. There are lots of childrens garden toys and trikes and a very popular tractor.
Beaches are an easy drive away from La Rochelle to Royan there are so many places to discover and explore.
Swimming pool is completely enclosed by a 1m80 high fence and wall and is accessed by one gate which is self closing and has a child proof latch. It is alarmed for extra security and maintained daily.There are plenty of sun beds and both sunny and shady areas at different times of day.
Heated Splash pool perfect for toddlers. There is also a small paddling pool for the really tiny ones.
Babysitting so you can enjoy a night out at one of the superb restaurants in the area.
Cots, highchairs, stair barriers, potty, child toilet seat, booster seat, toddler step, baby monitor, steam steriliser, hand blender, change mats, non slip bathmats, indoor and outdoor toys, plastic plates, cutlery, cups, baby bath, baby seat.
Table Tennis and Games room which has a selection of board games and books for the older ones.
Teddy Bears Picnics in May, June and September. If you have children under 5, take advantage of the cheaper accommodation, great deals and unique activities we offer. |
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Low-cost air services fly to La Rochelle (1 hour away) or Bordeaux (1.5 hours away), departures are from Heathrow, Stansted, Southampton, Bristol, Birmingham, Nottingham and others, flight time 1 hour or less. It's about 4 hours drive from the ferry port of St Malo, 5 hours from Le Havre and 6 hours from Caen or Cherbourg. |
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May Half term from £200 / week ; High season - from £675 / week. A three bedroomed cottage with a dishwasher, sleeping 6 in August would be £750 in 2008. This includes all utilities and local taxes. |
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Beaumont Holiday Cottages |
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Beaumont Holiday Cottages (www.gitesbeaumont.co.uk) |
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5 cottages and a farmhouse on a 4 acre site near the Atlantic coast about 30 miles south of La Rochelle. Quiet rural location with the wonderful beaches of the Ile d¹Oléron and of the Côte de Beauté within easy reach. The 17th century town of Rochefort is about 7 miles away while the historic towns of Saintes, with its Roman ampitheatre and triumphal arch and La Rochelle with its colourful Old Town and award-winning aquarium are within about half an hours drive. Not much further is the zoo at La Palmyre, recently voted one of Europe's finest. |
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The farmhouse, dating from 1822, has 4 bedrooms (2 with double bed and 2 with 4 bunk beds) and 3 bathrooms and is ideal for 2 families wishing to holiday together. The two stable cottages are single storey, while the barn cottages and annexe cottage are on 2 floors. The conversions have retained the original stone walls and the spectacular beams of the original barn and stables. All are well equipped with washing machine, electric cooker, refrigerator, video player etc. while the farmhouse and annexe cottage also have dishwashers. Cots, highchairs and stairgates are available. Each cottage has its own secluded terrace with garden furniture and barbecue and there is a double sofa bed in each living room. The separate games barn has snooker and table-tennis and houses the collection of about 650 videos.
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The large heated swimming pool is securely fenced and has a selection of inflatables and a paddling pool for babies. The area has every conceivable kind of watersport available, from kayaking on the canal just 5 minutes away to sand yachting. There are boat trips to the numerous islands and even closer is the airport of Rochefort-St.Agnant from where you can take plane trips to see the coastline and islands from the air. In the grounds of a local chateau is an adventure playground for children aged 4 and above with monkey bridges and rope ladders. The area is famous for its seafood and nearly all the local restaurants offer children's menus. |
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The natural pond is teeming with wildlife and parents can take children on the boat with nets and buckets to see what they can find. There is a Wendy house, a large sandpit with a climbing frame next to the swimming pool and swings for larger children at the end of the garden. |
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Ryanair and Flybe have flights to La Rochelle from Stansted, Birmingham and Southampton, each taking approximately 75 minutes. There are many options for car ferries and visitors are entitled to worthwhile discounts. From St. Malo to Beaumont is about 4 hours, Caen about 5 and a half, Cherbourg over 6. |
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Prices from £355 per week. |
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La Bigorre |
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La Bigorre Holiday Cottages - www.labigorre.com
Located 30 mins from the beach these are great houses with all mod cons, a heated swimming pool and lots of things for children to do and others for them to meet to make holidays fun!
The English owners Robina and Ian provide a highly relaxing environment, and specialise in families with young children.
The properties are perfect for extended families and families wishing to holiday together. La Bigorre can open a few doors and provide up to 8 bedrooms with 4 bathrooms in three independent yet connected houses, yet with dining spaces big enough for all.
The houses were recently re-equipped with comfortable beds and much new furniture. Top quality bed linen and towels are included and if luggage space is a problem the owners can also provide beach towels for use by the pool.
The safe, large, well-stocked and partly wooded mature garden has plenty of lawn for games. In season help yourself to cherries, nectarines, peaches, pears, apples, grapes and figs that grow in abundance.
For families
- Huge array of infant and toddlers toys and games
- Indoor play area
- Heated pool (10m by 5m, fenced and alarmed)
- Comprehensive baby equipment includes: seats, buggies, listeners, sterilising unit, plastic plates, bowls, beakers, high chairs and cots, booster seats, cot bedding, baby monitor change mats, non-slip bath mats toilet/sink steps, potties - all at no extra charge
- Separate under 5’s swings in shaded area
- Climbing frame in the games field for older children
- Large selection of quality bikes for adults and children
- Extensive Video and DVD library
- Table tennis, pool, table football, air hockey, boules, cricket, football
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The three cottages are in the small rural hamlet of La Bigorre, 5 minutes south of Gemozac in the Charente Maritime. Close by are small marina towns, chateaux, historic fort towns but most importantly wonderful beaches at Royan, St Georges de Didonne and the Ile d'Oleron. All around are the world’s greatest wine and Cognac producing areas. |
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Each house is fully equipped and has a private terrace with large tables and chairs with parasol and barbeque.
The Farmhouse (Saturday changeover) Sleeps 8 in comfort
This is the largest property featuring character fireplaces and exposed beams in the bedrooms. A lovely kitchen, with table comfortably seating 10 looks out onto the garden. A range-style cooker with 2 gas ovens makes cooking for larger families easy and a log burner ensures comfort on any chilly spring or autumn evenings.
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- 2 double bedrooms
- 1 large bedroom with a set of bunks and a two single beds
- 1 bathroom with corner bath, shower cubicle, toilet and washbasin.
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Kitchen/dining room, cooker, microwave, fridge-freezer, dishwasher, washing machine.
Lounge with English TV (BBC/ITV/Channels 4&5 via satellite), video/DVD
Well Cottage (Saturday changeover) Sleeps 8 in comfort
This property looks out onto the communal ancient well, historically used by all the inhabitants of La Bigorre to do their washing in the large troughs (now planted with colourful summer plants). This is a very popular spacious house (on average the rooms are about 25m2), semi-detached to The Farmhouse. For large parties of up to 20 the two can be taken together.
Upstairs:
- Double bedroom
- Bedroom with a set of bunk beds and two single beds (can be 2 sets of bunks if preferred)
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- Twin bedroom
- Kitchen/dining room (single oven gas cooker, microwave, fridge-freezer, dishwasher, washing machine).
- Lounge with English TV (BBC/ITV/Channels 4&5 via satellite), video/DVD
- Bathroom with walk-in shower area with recessed shower tray and also bath with shower over, toilet and washbasin.
- 1 separate toilet
Because of the layout, Well Cottage would be suitable for less able-bodied visitors including wheelchair users.
The Stables (Thursday changeover) Sleeps 6 in comfort
Formerly used when the property was producing wine, The Stables would have been a palatial residence for a horse, constructed as it is from cut stone. Converted for the 2006 season it now provides modern comforts without losing the traditional charm. The open plan accommodation is ideal for either couples or a family. The French doors, set in an exposed stone wall, lead out into the mature gardens and overlook the swings for the very small children.
Upstairs:
- Double bedroom with exposed beams
- Bedroom with a set of bunks and two single beds (can be 2 sets of bunks if preferred)
- Bathroom with shower over the bath; toilet and washbasin.
Downstairs:
- Large 26' x 20' open-plan living room with fully-equipped kitchen, dining suite and lounge area with English TV (BBC/ITV/Channels 4&5 via satellite), video/DVD
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10 m x 5 m heated swimming pool (fenced and alarmed for safety) with superb countryside views. Outside play area with swings and slide and a Games Barn with table tennis table, table football, air hockey, boule sets etc. Video and DVD library.
All bed linen and towels are provided, including beach towels if packing space is at a premium. A generous Welcome Pack is supplied and a pre-arrival shopping service can also be provided. |
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Locally there are excellent safe clean beaches (as well as surfing beaches for older children), boating lakes, miniature railways, play areas and lots of child-centered activities. On-site the childrens' play areas and pool are as described above. Baby equipment such as cots, highchairs and baby listening equipment is available. Baby sitting normally available. |
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Low-cost air services fly to Bordeaux or La Rochelle, each less than 1 hour away (departures from Heathrow, Stansted, Southampton, Bristol, Birmingham, Nottingham and others, flight time 1 hour or less). It's about 4.5 hours drive from the ferry port of St Malo (the favourite route) |
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The Stables (sleeps 6-8)
From £425 - £795
Well Cottage (sleeps 8-10)
From £575 – £975
The Farmhouse (sleeps 8-10)
From £600 - £995
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